I have two that are just barely starting to go bad and was going to throw them. LOVE the idea of resting them on a votive!! Like Liked by 1 person. When I commented on miniature pumpkins earlier after seeing your small fake pumpkins, was just goofing, but see you are fooling with some small real ones, but not as tiny as the fake ones in the scenes.
The giant pumpkin thing reminded me of a program I saw a few years ago on educational tv about people dedicated to growing massive pumpkins for competitions. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account.
You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to content. Miniature Pumpkins make very cute accents for Halloween! Empty the guts with the teaspoon. Make a hole in the bottom of the mini pumpkin for the fake tealight. Raise or lower the fake tealight to light the face where you want it.
Way too cute Halloween idea — for centerpieces, place holders or as a hostess gift. Like this: Like Loading You may want to use a pre-made pattern. Use a small, sharp knife or an awl and saw this second option is much safer and easier to cut along the edges of your marked design.
Then gently press the loose bits into or out of the pumpkin with your finger. For large or complicated openings, such as toothy grins, it works best to cut out small sections of the shape at a time. These bits of flesh can be cooked and eaten or tossed to the chickens or into the compost. Once you have finished carving your pumpkin, spray or wipe the inside of the cavity and all the cut surfaces with an essential oil-based cleaning spray, such as our melaleuca oil household cleaner or with a solution of 1 teaspoon borax dissolved in a quart of warm water.
Even better: Soak the carved pumpkin overnight in a tub of borax water 1 tablespoon per gallon. Tea light candles are a good size and easy to keep upright. You can also use a battery-operated tea light or wrap a short string of outdoor-rated Christmas lights around a glass jar and put that inside instead of a candle. Blinking ones make for an extra-spooky effect. A pumpkin with an intact skin will stay fresh and good for many months.
As soon as you pierce the skin, microorganisms, such as fungi, bacteria and molds, and insects can dig in and start breaking it down a process we refer to as spoiling, rotting or composting. Exposure to oxygen and loss of moisture into dry air also contribute to the breakdown. There are a few things you can do so your carved pumpkin stays reasonably firm and attractive for as long as possible. Soak your carved pumpkin in a tub of borax water 1 tablespoon per gallon for at least a few hours every day.
This will help slow down the rot and mold, and it will help keep your carved pumpkin plump and perky in dry climates where dehydration is an issue. If fruit flies become a problem, place a trap nearby to thin down the population before they lay a gazillion eggs. Make your own trap by putting an inch of leftover juice, beer or wine in a tall glass.
Then set a small funnel in it the tip needs to be above the level of the liquid : Flies fly in but have a hard time finding their way out and eventually drown.
Take care not to get cayenne in your eyes. Pumpkin seeds are loaded with protein, minerals and good taste, so make eating them part of your pumpkin-carving tradition.
First clean the seeds you collected by removing all the large bits of pulp with your fingers. Then fill the bowl with water. Pinch off and remove any fibers that remain to leave just seeds. Swirl the seeds around, and pour off the cloudy water. Saute the seeds in coconut oil with the seasonings of your choice, or spread the dry seeds in a single layer and bake them at degrees Fahrenheit in the oven for 15—20 minutes, checking frequently toward the end.
You want them to be dry and crunchy but not so brown they taste burnt. You can eat them plain or toss them with coconut oil and sweet or savory seasonings. Then return them to the oven for a few more minutes. Keywords: how to carve a pumpkin, pumpkin carving. Average rating 4. Vote count: No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post. Josh Axe is on a mission to provide you and your family with the highest quality nutrition tips and healthy recipes in the world Your email address will not be published.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Just make sure you keep the knife angled toward the center of the pumpkin as you carve the lid and opening. Remove the filling from the pumpkin. Use a large spoon, an ice-cream scoop, or your hands to pull all of the strands and seeds from the inside of your pumpkin.
Place the seeds, pulp, and other scrapings into the large kitchen bowl that you set out earlier. Scrape the pumpkin as clean as you can, so that more light shines through your jack-o'-lantern. Carve your design. Use a gentle back and forth motion to cut into the pumpkin, and take your time. Make sure to cut precisely along the design that you've traced on the pumpkin's surface. Draw the knife back and forth, while maintaining a steady downward pressure.
Keep following your pattern until you've carved out the entire design. You may also find that a toothpick stabbed into the section will help you to pull it out. Use caution when wielding a knife. Cut away from yourself; never pull the knife up towards yourself through the pumpkin. Part 4. Light your pumpkin with a candle or tea light. Traditionally, jack-o'-lanterns are lit with candlesticks or tea lights. Ventilate as needed. If you do choose to use a real candle, make sure your carving will provide the flame with enough oxygen to keep burning.
If you've cut several large holes in your pumpkin, you should be fine. If not, consider cutting a small vent in the lid, or remove the lid entirely. Light your pumpkin with a LED light.
If you'd prefer not to illuminate your jack-o'-lantern with a lit candle, you can substitute an artificial light source for the same effect. Flashlights and flickering LEDs are popular modern options. Display the pumpkin in a safe area. If you're using a candle in your pumpkin, place it in an area away from flammable items. For instance, don't place it near a hay bale or scarecrow; those items could light on fire if your pumpkin gets jostled or knocked over.
Additionally, take care that a trick-or-treaters' dangling costume won't get caught by the candle's flame. If you're using a candle to light your pumpkin and placing it on anything wooden, place a dinner plate down first, to catch wax and avoid setting wooden porches, tables, or stairs on fire.
You can use a pumpkin carving kit or a small, serrated kitchen knife. Not Helpful 2 Helpful Not Helpful 21 Helpful Yes, everything inside is edible, and you can cook a nice stew or soup with it.
Not Helpful 25 Helpful Use a serrated knife, if possible, and cut using a sawing motion. Ensure that the blade is strong enough that it won't bend while carving. Not Helpful 20 Helpful It should turn out fine, just don't use too much paint or the pumpkin will get soggy.
Not Helpful 14 Helpful The Springy Gymnast. Not Helpful 10 Helpful Yes, as long as the knife you use to carve the pumpkin is sturdy enough that it won't bend, and you take it slow. Not Helpful 8 Helpful Of course, but don't drown the pumpkin in the water, otherwise it will become discolored.
Not Helpful 22 Helpful Usually not, as long as you use a serrated knife, saw back and forth, and take it slow. Not Helpful 35 Helpful Not Helpful 28 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Don't limit yourself to simply carving one side of the pumpkin. Wrap around designs, such as cat's footprints or flying bats, as they make great additions.
Helpful 10 Not Helpful 3. If your pumpkin starts to shrivel, fill a deep sink and soak the entire carved pumpkin for a couple of hours; it will rehydrate and swell slightly, reviving enough for another couple of days of display. Helpful 7 Not Helpful 6.
For a truly memorable jack-o-lantern, you could try your best to grow your own giant pumpkin. Helpful 10 Not Helpful 9. If you are a Halloween crazed adult and have the skills and the time you can use power tools to speed things up as it's considerably easier to cut through a thick pumpkin with a jigsaw rather than a flimsy saw you would get in a pumpkin carving kit.
You can also use sculpting tools people would use to work with clay and a vegetable peeler you can peel off the thick skin and then use the finer tools to shape the pumpkin very effectively.
Helpful 6 Not Helpful 3. Helpful 9 Not Helpful 8. Pumpkin carving kits with knives and designs can easily be found in most stores. Helpful 8 Not Helpful Keep small children away from candles and knives. If children have picked out a special pumpkin and want to carve it themselves, make sure to supervise closely so they don't get hurt.
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